Anniversary
Michael Kempker & Jean Ann Kempker
September 11, 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Kempker, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday with a Mass at St. Peters Catholic Church, and a family dinner hosted by their children. Michael E. Kempker and Jean Ann McMichael were married September 11, 1976, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Rev. John Prenger officiated. They were attended by Kathy Schanzmeyer, Jefferson City; Linda Schneiders Bledsoe, Jefferson City; Karen McMichael Jacquin, Holts Summit; Mary Kempker, Wardsville; Mike Schneiders, Jefferson City; Norman Derkum, Jefferson City; Tom McMichael, Denver, Colo.; and Rick McMichael, Weldon Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Kempker have three children: Amy VanOverschelde and her husband Shane, Jefferson City; Jeff Kempker and his wife Laura, Taos; and Julie Heckman and her husband Stephen, Westphalia. They also have seven grandchildren: Landrey VanOverschelde, Gavin VanOverschelde, Anabelle VanOverschelde, Eliza VanOverschelde, Claire Kempker, Elise Kempker, and Easton Heckman.